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TGH 668M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,780 mi
Last recorded49,780 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGH 668M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 49,780 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 48,895 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 47,380 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 45,634 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 45,349 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 44,816 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 44,196 miles

Advise corrosion to chassis

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,189 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre inner side slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,840 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 40,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,763 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 39,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 38,444 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2005 38,444 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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TGH 668M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGH 668M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGH 668M registered?

TGH 668M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 August 1973.

Is TGH 668M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGH 668M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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